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One of our most successful SAS Ai scholars, Arthien Lovell Pelingen (photo at left courtesy of UP Galleria Studios) who graduated Class Salutatorian, SAS Ai 2011-12, sent us this letter, sharing with us how he is doing at the University of the Philippines where he is a Sophomore Biology student::

Dear SAS Ai,

Greetings!

This is Arthien Lovell Pelingen, a graduate of Saint Augustine’s School in 2012 and have experienced a 1 year-scholarship under your organization. It’s been more than a year since I haven’t updated you all about my present whereabouts. I’m sorry about that.

I am currently enrolled in the University of the Philippines as a Sophomore Biology Student. Second semester just started a week ago. There are only few works to do right now so I thought of sending a message to you.

College life is really different to that of high school one. Every second within the classroom really counts. If in high school, i can get a high grade without reviewing, in college, sleepless nights are not enough to get a passing grade. However, with the grace of God, I’m able to get good grades.

To finance my studies, I grabbed the opportunity of being a Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Scholar since I passed their exam. This agency subsidizes all the fees I need to pay in the university. Also, they supply monthly allowances for my accommodation here in the city.

Now, I think it’s time to end my letter. I’ll find time again to send another message one of these days. – /Signed Arthien Lovell Pelingen.

SAS Ai takes great pride of our scholars and their achievements. SAS Ai is a non-profit organization recognized by the IRS as a public charity under the 501(c)(3) tax code. Our mission is to help bright, highly motivated students who come from disadvantaged families get a good high school education at SAS via financial aid. Join us in our mission. DONATE NOW to the scholarship fund.

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